• This Section covers Michigan and Northwest Ohio. The primary interests are in the automotive and glass industries. We give the Toledo Glass and Ceramic Award annually.

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Please check the appropriate box on the ACerS membership form or send a check to the Treasurer for $7 for annual membership. Please make note on check for Section membership.

Meetings & Events

The Toledo Glass & Ceramic Award Meeting

Date:

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Where:

The Toledo Club

When:

6:00 p.m. - Social Hour (cash bar)
7:00 p.m. - Dinner and Award Presentation to Dr. Larry Hench
Remarks by Dr. Hench:  “The Story of Bioglass: From O-I to OR!”

Dr. Hench is Emeritus Professor of the University of Florida and of Imperial College London and also holds positions at Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Central Florida, and Florida Institute of Technology. His research work in bioceramics lead to Bioglass, the first man-made material to bond to living tissue and the foundation for the second generation of biomaterials, bioactive glasses and ceramics now used worldwide for repair of bones and teeth and even the active ingredient in a new best-selling toothpaste. He is the author of the children’s book series “Boing Boing the Bionic Cat” as well as many technical articles and books.

Dr. Hench has received almost all the awards in ceramics and materials science that are possible, including membership in the National Academy of Engineering and ACerS’ W.D. Kingery Award.  He is also a Fellow and Distinguished Life Member of ACerS.

For more information about the award meeting, contact Janet Bailey, email:  jebailey@wowway.com; telephone:  248-348-6585.

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